Ellen ORSECK
Storms
Long before hurricanes (Allison, Katrina, Rita or Ike) hit Texas shores, I’ve been a fan of turbulent weather. As a child growing up in Baltimore, I would sit on the front porch with my Dad and watch storms etch their way across the Maryland sky.
Living in Oklahoma extended my interest and introduced me to the majestic and yet destructive power of tornadoes. I began to examine how storms can serve as a metaphor for difficult relationships, beautiful and intriguing while dangerous and destructive.
I've also had a long-standing fascination with the film, "The Wizard of Oz," in which a young woman makes an epic journey to discover the secrets of life and happiness.

watercolor on paper 4 x 5 inches

charcoal and acrylic on hard board 16 x 20 inches From the Collection of Ted and MaryAnn Reed

watercolor on paper 4 x 5 inches From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Schneider

oil on wood 12 x 12 inches From the Collection of Laurie Robinson

watercolor, salt and sand on Yupo paper 22 x 22 inches

oil on wood 12 x 12 inches

monotype 22 x 25 inches

ink on acetate 22 x 25 inches

ink on acetate 2 x 25 inches

oil and resin on canvas 14 x 14 inches From the Collection of Laura Tilley

oil on wood panel 12 x 12 inches From the Collection of Laurie Robinson

monotype with overdrawing 25.5 x 18 inches